| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B110639
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Schonfeldt v. State of California
No liability of public entity is created if government property used for unforeseeable use. |
Government |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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C028572
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Maribel v. Superior Court of Sacramento County (Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services)
Judicial Council cannot amend court rule in manner that contradicts statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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F025931
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Ochoa v. Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Where declaration lacks foundation, it is insufficient to raise triable issue of material fact. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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S052695
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People v. Reese,
'Three strikes' sentence of 25 years to life doesn't violate prohibitions against cruel and unusual punishment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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H015980
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People v. Steffens
Fraudulent charges are a necessary element of crime of altering access card account information. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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D027755
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People v. Beal
Trial court can condition probation on abstention from alcohol by defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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96-56756
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Furguiel v. Benov
Prisoner's prior armed robbery conviction renders him ineligible for sentence reduction based on drug program completion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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96-35827
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United States v. Bering Strait School District
School District isn't a 'state' for purposes of reimbursement under Indian Health Care Improvement Act. |
Education |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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96-70340
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City of Los Angeles v. FAA
Agency conclusion that airport terminal expansion won't materially affect usage satisfies statute's 'hard look' requirement. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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93-16754
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State of California v. Campbell
Summary adjudication to defendant on state nuisance and environmental claims as part of injunction is appealable. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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96-56673
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Abboud v. INS
Immigrant visa applicant who is beneficiary of a relative petition has standing to appeal petition. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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96-56738
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PacOrd Inc. v. United States
Subcontractor can enforce government's oral guarantee of payment by general contractor as implied-in-fact contract. |
Government |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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96-56818
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Avemco Insurance Co. v. Davenport
Change in design of aircraft fuel system bars coverage under aircraft liability policy. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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97-70180 and 97-70184
|
McNutt v. Benefits Review Board
Per diem used for food or lodging isn't includable as 'wage' for purposes of calculating disability benefits. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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D026393
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People v. Armigo
Jury instruction on conspiracy to commit second degree express malice murder is properly given. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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D024899, D025100, D025103 and D025104
|
Webb v. Eldorado Colleges Inc.
Alleged fraud which could provide basis for rescission of contract doesn't preclude enforcement of arbitration clause. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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A075003
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Mission Housing Development Company v. City and County of San Francisco
Assessment board's failure to make timely determination entitles taxpayers to use their property value opinion. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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95-99025
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Carriger v. Stewart
Order |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | ||
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96-16135
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Crist v. Leippe
District court has jurisdiction over broad challenge to constitutionality of action by Federal Aviation Administration. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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S065021
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Salgado v. County of Los Angeles
Judgment notwithstanding verdict in mother's action for emotional distress after baby's injury during delivery is error. |
Torts |
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Jun. 5, 1999 | |
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S065206
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Messner v. Los Angeles County Superior Court (Bank of America, NT & SA)
Review granted |
|
Jun. 5, 1999 | ||
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S064811
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People v. Horejs
Review granted |
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Jun. 5, 1999 | ||
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S064553
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People v. Youngblood
Review granted |
|
Jun. 5, 1999 | ||
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S065413
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Hall v. Kettering
Review granted |
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Jun. 5, 1999 | ||
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S065256
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Gale v. B.M.W. of North America
Review granted |
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Jun. 5, 1999 | ||
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S065941
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In re the Matter of the Special Application of the Committee of Bar Examiners for Admission of Attorneys
Order |
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Jun. 5, 1999 | ||
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S064889
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In re Steven Najera on Habeas Corpus
Review granted |
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Jun. 5, 1999 | ||
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S061431
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In re Bernardos Gray on Habeas Corpus
Order |
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Jun. 5, 1999 | ||
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S051201
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People v. Casillas
Order |
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Jun. 5, 1999 | ||
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S053297
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People v. Lopez
Order |
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Jun. 5, 1999 |